This year’s event will take place on Tuesday July 9th at the Grosvenor G Casino, Brighton. There are sixty places available on a first come first served basis.

Entry costs £50 – secure your seat here. The game will be Texas Hold 'Em No Limit. Re-buys and add-ons will be available on the night.

Prizes include an iPad Mini, Nokia Lumia, games films and of course the coveted winner’s trophy.

“The GamesAid poker tournament has become a regular and much-loved fixture during Develop Conference week and has raised over £15,000 over the past four years,” GamesAid Ambassador and 2009 runner-up Mark Ward stated.

“We’re delighted with the generosity and support from the industry’s poker players. Also, many thanks to Relentless Software for their ongoing sponsorship of our tournament.”

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